Caleb Williams reacts to historic Chicago Bears development

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are off to a strong start this year. They also made franchise history during the Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

The 59-37 win not only gave Williams and Co. a 1-0 record but also set a new mark for most points in a season opener. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner delivered an impressive performance. He completed 21-of-29 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns and a 124.0 QBR. He also recorded 10 rushing attempts for 65 yards and two scores.

Chicago’s previous season-opener record was 45 points against the Green Bay Packers in 1948. Sunday’s 59 points was the most allowed by the Panthers since playing as an expansion team in 1995.

Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears — Caleb Williams (18) is interviewed after the game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams discusses Bears’ offense

Williams spoke highly about the team during his postgame interview. He commended the defense and called Chicago’s offense as the best in the NFL.

“I think that’s our expectation each week is to come out here and do our part and execute the plays,” Williams said. “A part of that is being the best offense in the NFL. It starts with this (and) it starts with the first game. It starts with how we start and how we finish. Kudos to our defense. I think they came out with 24 in the first half, they did a great job kind of shutting them down at the end. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to have this many points. So we’re excited for this win, and we’re going to focus on this next week coming up.”

Will the Bears have the best offense in the NFL this season?@Kristina_Pink caught up with @CALEBcsw after Chicago went off for 59 points in the victory over the Panthers pic.twitter.com/Ml10jjKXUn

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The Bears will begin a three-game homestand in Week 2 versus the Minnesota Vikings. They will then host the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets a Soldier Field. Their next away game is in Week 5 when they face their rivals, the Packers, at Lambeau Field.